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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

Course code: #LZCA

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $39,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    084537E

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2023 2023-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2024 2024-07-21

Overview

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts gives you a comprehensive business education combined with the valuable skill set of an arts degree. 

Gain the technical expertise to thrive in finance, accounting and economics while developing essential human skills such as communication and critical thinking.

Tailor your degree to your interests by choosing from more than 30 study areas, including business analytics, finance, psychology, politics, history, sociology, marketing and languages. 

You can also explore your passions through various humanities electives in archaeology, mythology, visual art, film and creative writing.

Through core commerce subjects, you'll learn how to solve complex social, sustainability, and business challenges corporations and diverse communities face. 

You'll also enhance your ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and negotiate with stakeholders to turn your ideas into action.

Develop the technical prowess to meet the challenges of a field disrupted by automation and the power of big data. 

Harness the power of the latest digital business tools and industry-standard software and processes. 

You'll also use analytics programs to review, manipulate and visualise data, and identify opportunities and risks. 

Build your problem-solving and creative-thinking skills to tackle business challenges and implement solutions successfully.

Gain real-world experience in both arts and business fields through work-based learning opportunities, including internships, international exchanges and study tours*. 

La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce is designed with industry leaders like Deloitte, PwC and Ernst & Young to ensure you gain the business knowledge and enterprise skills required in today's business landscape.

* (Please note: travel restrictions may impact overseas programs.)

La Trobe offers an opportunity to customise your degree with work-integrated learning. You can enrol in an open access major or minor if sufficient space in your course.

You can choose one of the following majors after your study commencing:

  • Accounting
  • Business analytics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Aboriginal studies
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeological and heritage studies
  • Asian studies
  • Chinese studies
  • Classics and ancient history
  • Creative and professional writing
  • Crime, justice and legal studies
  • Digital media
  • English
  • Environmental humanities
  • Ethics and social justice
  • French studies
  • Gender, sexuality and diversity studies
  • Greek studies
  • Hindi studies
  • History
  • Human geography
  • International studies
  • Italian studies
  • Japanese studies
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychological science
  • Sociology
  • Spanish studies
  • Sustainability and development
  • Visual cultures

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,500

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $39,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

56
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) include General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade. 

Subject Prerequisites:

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

 

China:

China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 70%

China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted.

 

India:

All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 80%

India State Boards: 80%

 

Foundation Study: 

Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies. 

Successful completion of the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. 

Career opportunities

Depending on your major, your opportunities could include:

  • Project manager
  • Community development manager
  • Communications adviser
  • Financial adviser
  • Economist

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